Basic Details
Surname
Rigby
Forenames
James R A
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
James Richard Anderton
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1909 to read Theology and History. BA 1912. Military Service: Lieutenant 2nd Battalion, attached 3rd Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment. (Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own). Died 26 September 1915 near Hulluch, Battle of Loos.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Alexandra, Princess of Wales`s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Hulluch, near Loos
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1915
Month of death
September
Day of death
25
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial